Peace and Me: Inspired by the Lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates

by Ali Winter, Mickael El Fathi (Illustrator)

Overview

What does peace mean to you?

This beautifully-illustrated collection of inspirational ideas about peace is based on the lives of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates of the 20th and 21st centuries, among them Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa and Malala Yousafzai.

A must for anyone interested in exploring this essential issue of our times, this child-friendly exploration of what peace means to you and me is a book for every bookshelf.

Amnesty International endorses this book because it shows how standing up for other people makes the world a better, more peaceful place.

USBBY Outstanding International Book. Blue Peter Book Awards, Best Book with Facts longlist. Times Education Supplement Top Children's Books. A Junior Library Guild Selection.

“A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections”—School Library Journal, STARRED

“This book is full of people who have striven to improve the lives of others and have consequently left a legacy years after their death. This is a brilliant book for anyone who loves discovering more about important figures in history”—BookTrust

“Fascinating, beautiful and moving in equal measure”—The Book Activist

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781913747039
Publisher:	Lantana Publishing
Publication date:	06/01/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	40
File size:	24 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ali Winter, author of Amnesty International-endorsed Peace and Me, is an experienced anthologist and nonfiction writer who has published internationally and is passionate about seeking out lesser-told stories from around the world.
Mickaël El Fathi is an acclaimed French-Moroccan children's book illustrator. A former computer graphic designer and 3-D director, he now lives in France and helps children travel the world through his illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

"A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections."—starred, School Library Journal

From the Publisher

★ 09/01/2018
Gr 2–4—What is peace and what does it mean to each of us? Mantras defining the meaning of peace in all of its manifestations introduce young readers to a variety of noted individuals from all over the globe, lauded for their achievements across a wide spectrum of fields. Vibrantly bold, lush cut-paper and fabric collages provide a rich visual feast that is stunning and uplifting. A world map allows students to locate each medalists' country and, much like the appliqué quilt it resembles, reminds readers that each one of us contributes to the wholeness and beauty of the world. This is truly a moving book. Children who delight at poring over intricate images will find no shortage of places to look; indeed, just when one seems to have seen it all, more details reveal themselves in the striking illustrations. The range of time periods represented is also a plus, from contemporary activists such as Malala Yousafzai, to those of the past like Jane Addams. VERDICT A beautifully executed, powerful book. A remarkable addition to illustrated biography collections.—Rebecca Gueorguiev, New York Public Library

School Library Journal

2018-06-25
A look at 12 Nobel Peace Prize winners in a package that is as beautiful as it is inspiring.The book begins with a brief introduction to Alfred Nobel, who had quite a contrasting life. He invented dynamite, which was later used in weaponry and war, but Nobel is also associated with a prize dedicated to a long-lasting contribution toward peace. Winter chooses 12 recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize to explore in chronological order. Each winner is dedicated a spread with a stunningly patterned illustration on one side and a block of text on the other. Jean Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, is the first ever recipient and the first explored in depth. Winter also explores some well-known figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, and Malala Yousafzai. Interspersed are some lesser-known winners, such as Fridtjof Nansen, Rigoberta Menchú Tum, and Shirin Ebadi. A young, brown-skinned girl in a bright yellow and turquoise dress is hidden in all of the illustrations, peering up in wonder at the larger-than-life winners. The saying "Peace is…" repeats throughout, with the end of the phrase individualized for each person. Designed to impart a bit of history but also to encourage readers to question what peace means to them. (map) (Informational picture book. 7-12)

Kirkus Reviews